Russia’s FSB has detained a Swedish national accused of planning terrorist acts and sabotage for Ukraine. The agency claims he illegally crossed the border to execute these attacks on military facilities.
An Oregon woman who sold her home worth approximately $398,000 to her son-in-law for $270,000 in 2006 claimed she was promised the right to live there for life. After a dispute over her occupancy, a trial court ruled in her favour.
A historic restaurant in London, renowned for its royal visitors and celebrity clientele over the past 228 years, has been gifted to a conservation organization to ensure its legacy. The donation encompasses the building alongside valuable memorabilia to support conservation initiatives.
In 2011, Chuck Feeney, a notable billionaire, pledged an impressive $350 million to create Cornell Tech in New York City. This generous gesture was pivotal in clinching a contest for a new technology campus.
A Pennsylvania man who owned a Chester home for 10 years saw it sold for $28,000 at a tax sale over unpaid property taxes, with an upset price of $5,741. On October 13, 2026, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned the sale, ruling that officials had failed to make reasonable efforts to no…
A beach house located on the Ben Buckler headland has been sold for A$17.4 million. Richard Enthoven, the owner of Nando's, and his wife bought the property recently. This four-bedroom home is designed for comfortable coastal living and features luxurious amenities throughout.
Arizona businessman Dennis Sirrine spent years and hundreds of thousands of dollars transforming his backyard into one of America's largest private garden railways. Started in 2004, the Palo Verde & Southwestern Railroad featured nearly 4,000 feet of track, hundreds of model train cars, artificial m…
In 2014, Colombian superstar Shakira embarked on a noble mission by establishing the Lomas del Peyé school in Cartagena, aimed at supporting at-risk children. Each year, this invaluable institution serves over 1,000 students, with a capacity to educate 1,700.
Institut Lyfe, formerly known as Institut Paul Bocuse, is a premier institution dedicated to culinary arts and hospitality education. Founded in 1990, it now serves a diverse international student community of 1,200. With modern facilities in two castles, students enjoy enriched experiences.
Colossal Biosciences aims to resurrect the extinct dodo bird using cutting-edge gene-editing technologies. By leveraging their sophisticated AI platform, GenoMorph, the company has pinpointed essential genetic traits.
In an inspiring move, pieces from the historical Naples Pier, damaged by Hurricane Ian, are being transformed into vital marine habitats. This initiative involves placing 59 concrete pilings at Wasmer Reef, providing support for diverse marine life.
Sara Blakely founded Spanx in 2000 with $5,000 in savings while working as a door-to-door fax machine salesperson. Despite having no formal business training or outside investment, she built the company into a global womenswear brand.
Archaeologists found evidence of traumatic injuries in 12 individuals from Iron and Viking Age Scandinavia. These injuries were discovered in domestic spaces like houses, pits, and wells across various sites.
A rare find in the form of a nearly 70 percent complete Nanotyrannus skeleton, affectionately named Jodi, has been unearthed by rancher Jodi Pierson in Montana and is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in New York on October 27.
The historic ocean liner SS United States is set to be intentionally sunk off the coast of Florida, transforming it into the largest artificial reef in the world. This initiative follows successful environmental remediation and requires final approvals.
A groundbreaking approach has emerged, leveraging computer-generated recordings to rejuvenate the bird songs that nature has lost. Researchers successfully reintroduced the unique call of the rufous-collared sparrow back into its habitat in Argentina.
Trump issued a warning to those leaking military secrets, suggesting jail or execution as consequences. He also discussed the bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities and threats against leakers. The Pentagon is planning a live-stream execution of Nidal Malik Hasan for his 2009 attack at Fort Hood.
Con Edison is set to invest $47.3 million in enhancing the East 179th Street substation in the Bronx. This vital upgrade will include the installation of a fifth transformer and a new feeder line.
Nestled at 58 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights lies a historic brownstone that harbors a subway ventilation shaft beneath its surface. Established in 1847, it transformed into a vital transit hub in 1908 under the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company.
In a significant legal development, a Texas judge has scrapped the permit for the Lake Ringgold reservoir, amidst ongoing opposition from local ranchers concerned about environmental issues and property rights. Wichita Falls aims to appeal this ruling as they push for their water supply plans.
Meryl Streep’s former Greenwich Village townhouse, built in 1845, combines historic architecture with luxury features, including six fireplaces, six bedrooms and a rooftop garden. The three-time Oscar winner owned the five-storey New York property from 1995 to 2005.
Scientists from the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment reported a single particle interaction that remains unexplained. The detector, placed nearly a mile underground, searches for dark matter using ultra-pure liquid xenon.
In a landmark decision, an Australian court addressed a bamboo dispute affecting two neighboring properties in New South Wales. The court determined that the bamboo created a blockage and posed a risk for future damage to the sewer line.
Indian-American student Aryash Shyam, 14, has won a $1,000 national writing prize for his historical-fiction story set in a Philadelphia print shop on July 4, 1776. The Pennsylvania ninth-grader was among four middle-school winners of the 2026 John Estey Student Writing Competition.
